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Radio-frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs) are widely used, but some individuals remain anxious about their impacts. This study analyzed factors influencing changes in anxiety about wireless communication devices, using survey data from 1,940 Japanese participants collected before and after an online information intervention in 2023. Participants were grouped by initial anxiety levels (low or high) and changes in anxiety (decrease, no change, or increase).
For low-anxiety individuals, heightened concerns about RF-EMF exposure led to both increases and decreases in anxiety post-intervention. Higher knowledge levels reduced anxiety and exposure concerns and having children under 15 increased anxiety among high-anxiety individuals, while higher dependence on wireless devices reduced it.
The findings emphasize tailored communication strategies addressing individual knowledge, exposure concerns, and personal circumstances to alleviate RF-EMF-related anxiety.
